BOSTON - Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) has decided to suspend all spring sports indefinitely, which includes baseball, men's and women's track and field, and women's rowing at Northeastern University, in addition men's rowing will follow suit. The CAA announced the cancellation of the Women's Basketball Championship and Northeastern's team will return to campus immediately.

In addition to the CAA's announcement, the Hockey East Association has announced that the 2020 Hockey East Men's tournament will not be played due to concerns over the COVID-19 health situation.

The CAA released the following statement:
 

The Colonial Athletic Association has made the decision to cancel the remainder of 2020 CAA Women's Basketball Championship in response to continued developments regarding the spread of the Coronavirus.   In addition, all CAA spring sports contests have been suspended until further notice. The decision was made after discussions with the conference's administrative personnel. Our top priority remains the well-being and safety of our student-athletes, coaches, administrators and fans. The conference will continue to diligently assess this matter. Additional details regarding the spring sports season and championships will be provided at a later date.

In alignment with decisions made for varsity sports, Northeastern is suspending all club sport activity indefinitely. Northeastern officials are monitoring the situation and will provide more information as it becomes available.

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